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this months news
 
  Open University enrols t2 to take staff to next level
The Open University in Wales has employed
t2 business solutions to create bespoke commercial training for it’s IT and Office Support Service staff...
read more >>
     
     
  Age just a number for Welsh Work-Based Students
Larger percentages of older students enrolled in University this term but it doesn’t stop there, with
work-based modern apprenticeships taking mature students by storm...read more >>
     
     
  Construction consultancy expands with help from t2
t2 business solutions worked alongside HCD Group for nine months to increase turnover by over £600k, and create a dozen new jobs...read more >>
     
     
  Karen Woods on course for top Manager
Karen Woods spent 20 years without any new qualifications, until t2 business solutions put her on a Management Modern Apprenticeship to progress
her career...read more >>
  customer service top tips
Anne Derbyshire is a trainer and GSB Advisor at t2 and specialises in sales
and customer service training


1.Benchmark - examine what high performing and customer-satisfying organisations do (not necessarily in
your own field), compare this to your organisations own procedures and highlight any appropriate changes needed to improve

2.Actively seek feedback - don't presume that if you have no complaints there isn't a problem. However, feedback isn't always negative, use it
as an opportunity to find out not only what your doing wrong, but what you're doing right and what you could be doing to exceed expectations

3.Be positive - when dealing with a customer try to use positive, not negative phrases, swap "Unfortunately there's a problem", for "Let me look into that for you" or "I'll let you know as soon as I can" for " I'll call you back within one hour"

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Featured Course
 
Managing Performance - Managing Performance will increase organisation effectiveness and productivity by helping leaders improve day-to-day management of their team.

Managing Performance equips participants with the skills and techniques required to ensure staff perform to the peak of their abilities
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  Eye Witness Account
click here to view the Yangtze Training Suite hired by Cath Lebbon


Cath Lebbon, Office and IT Services Manager at
Open University gives her eye witness account on her first visit to us at t2 business solutions.

“ t2 had prepared a tailored training course for the Office and IT staff at Open University. I didn't come far to get to t2, so it is great to know that I have these facilities on my doorstep. The building is lovely, and everything about the surroundings was smart and professional."

“The facilities were perfect. Everything was very efficient; refreshments for the day were put out for when we arrived, and it was refreshed when we had a break for lunch. This meant that nobody had to leave the room and interrupt the training session. The service was excellent to accomodate the facilities. The entire building had a lovely atmosphere and we were all made to feel very comfortable."

“We will definately return to
Melrose Hall again. Everyone came away very pleased with the result of the day - it was a great experience.”

Introducing ...The Coach
Elena Dickie is a performance coach who works with business owners and senior managers, actively helping them to fulfill their potential by contributing to the growth and success of their business. Elena shares her coaching knowledge and experience in every edition. This months focus is on the fundamentals of a successful business.
Talk and listen to your people often
By building a great relationship with your people based on  real two way communication, you will bring trust, honesty and information. It  will give you a head start when it comes to managing your team's performance  as both you and your team will have a true understanding of what is  required in order to maximise performance.
  Decide what good performance looks like  and share it with your team
Involve your team in establishing what  good performance looks like, allow them to fulfill their needs by creating  objectives and outcomes that meet their own view of what good performance  looks like, so that they can develop a stronger sense of ownership and  responsibility for achieving great results.
Develop your feedback skills
Your team need to know how well they are doing, they need  helpful, constructive feedback, which enables them to develop and improve  their performance. Striking the right balance between critical and positive  feedback is fundamental in maximising your team's performance. With critical  feedback being key in identifying barriers to effective performance and  supporting the individual in overcoming them. Positive feedback reinforces  positive activities and behaviours, thus making the individual feel that his  contribution is valued.


 
On a Personal Level

Jane Candy : Receptionist/Administration

Jane works on reception, and is an administrator for all ILM training. She provides front of house service, and will be the first person you speak to when you contact t2 business solutions.

How long have I worked here? - 1 year

Responsibilities:Jane is the receptionist for t2 business solutions, she is also the Administrator for the ILM Management Training at t2. Her duties include greeting visitors, organising training sessions and co-ordinating the ILM workshops.

What you like most about your job?: Meeting new people all the time

 

 
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